Winnipeger Pinay Wins 1M Lotto Prize

Theresa Marcelino is the newest millionaire in Winnipeg. She bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket for the Jan. 30 draw at Kim’s Lottery Link in Winnipeg Square. With just the hope of having a chance to win, she actually bought a winning ticket.

Marcelino said in a statement, “I always hoped one day I would win the lottery, but I never really thought it would happen to me. It feels like I’m in a dream – a really awesome dream!”

She was scanning her Zing ticket and got really excited about winning $10. The next thing she knew, she was seeing zeroes making up a million. She just won a million dollars!

When she was asked about her plans, she shared that she plans on paying off her condo and some other bills. Also, she plans to share her winnings with her daughter.